Two “Meteor-M” Satellites to Join International Search and Rescue System

Nov 5, 2025

Hydrometeorological spacecraft “Meteor-M” No. 2-3 and No. 2-4, launched between 2023-2024, have successfully completed testing and are set to be integrated into the COSPAS-SARSAT system. This integration will enhance the system’s coverage and expedite the detection of distressed vessels, aircraft, and individuals.

Experts from “Russian Space Systems,” a part of Roscosmos, made this announcement at the COSPAS-SARSAT International Council. In addition, the company is finalizing two ground stations to work with relay satellites “Luch-5,” which will receive signals from second-generation radio beacons and become operational within the system by 2026. An agreement has also been established with Qatar to utilize upcoming satellites “Electro-L” No. 3 and No. 5 to provide Qatar’s national search and rescue forces with real-time data from COSPAS-SARSAT.